Posted November 22, 2020 by Austin Bumpus3 Comments Basketball

NBA Free Agency 2020: Tracking the biggest moves from the league’s shortest offseason

As the NBA works through the shortest offseason in league history, fans have been forced to keep their heads on a swivel while trying to pay attention to all of the moves their favorite teams have made.

Between the 2020 NBA Draft on November 18, the start of free agency on November 20, and all of the trades and contract extensions that are constantly being worked on in the months between each season, it’s easy to get lost while attempting to keep track of it all.

To top it off, there’s the potential for Anthony Davis to sign a massive new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. There are the rumors surrounding trades involving Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook, along with Wizards point guard John Wall.

Oh, and how about the finished extensions for young stars like Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram?

To nail everything down and get all of the news in one place, here’s a recap of all of the breaking news from ESPN, The Athletic and every major outlet in between:

Thursday, December 3

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is finalizing a five-year, $190 deal to stay with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Wednesday, December 2

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James agreed to a two-year extension with the team that will take him through his 20th season in the league, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Tuesday, December 1

Guard Reggie Jackson agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
G/F Deividas Sirvydis agreed to a three-year contract with the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Center Ike Anigbogu signed a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Monday, November 30

Guard Jared Dudley is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Friday, November 27

Forward Alize Johnson agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Thursday, November 26

The Sacramento Kings added a big man, signing Frank Kaminsky to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Zach Norvell agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Derrick Walton Jr. will spend the next year in Philly, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Milwaukee Bucks signed former No. 8 overall pick Nik Stauskas to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe.
Guard Kelan Martin agreed to a two-year deal with the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Noah Vonleh agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Wednesday, November 25

Center Hassan Whiteside agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Tuesday, November 24

Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol agreed to a new two-year, $4.2 million deal with the team, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Monday, November 23

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams agreed to a two-year, $35 million extension to stick around with his new team, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe.
Center DeMarcus Cousins agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Tim McMahon.
Guard Matthew Dellavedova will re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc.
Center Alex Len agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard Damyean Dotson will sign a two-year, $4 million deal with the Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Solomon Hill agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris will stay in Hollywood on a one-year, minimum deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Phoenix Suns big man Dario Saric will stay in PHX on a three-year, $27 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Sunday, November 22

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher agreed to a two-year, $13.5 million deal to return to the team for the 2020 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Aron Baynes will sign to a two-year, $14.3 million deal to join the Raptors, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Center Marc Gasol will return to the team that drafted him, as he joins the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe.

Guard Austin Rivers will take his talents to the New York Knicks after signing a three-year, $10 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Juancho Hernangomez re-signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a three-year, $21 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Center Willy Hernangomez will join the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year, minimum deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard E’Twaun Moore is heading to the Phoenix Suns on a one-year, $2.4 million deal, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times.
Sterling Brown, formerly of the Minnesota Timberwolves, reportedly reached an agreement for a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes.
Center Bismack Biyombo will return to the Charlotte Hornets, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes.
Center Willie Cauley-Stein will re-sign to the Dallas Mavericks on a two-year, $8.2 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard Kent Bazemore will head back to The Bay to join the Golden State Warriors on a one-year deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Jontay Porter will stay with the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year, $6 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward JaKarr Sampson will return to the Indiana Pacers on a one-year, minimum deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Torrey Craig will join the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Harry Giles signed a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Bryn Forbes will join the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Saturday, November 21

Former Raptors forward Serge Ibaka joined the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $19 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Jeff Teague will ship up to Boston to join the Boston Celtics on a one-year deal, according to The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach.
Forward Nerlens Noel signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Knicks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Brad Wanamaker signed a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the Warriors, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope won’t be leaving Los Angeles anytime soon, as he re-signed with the Lakers on a three-year, $40 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Former Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson reached an agreement to join the Celtics, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes.

Guard Elfrid Payton agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Knicks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Carmelo Anthony showed his loyalty to the Trail Blazers as he re-signed with the team, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Paul Millsap re-signed with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $10M+ deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard Rajon Rondo will head down to the ATL after a stint with the Lakers, signing a two-year, $15 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Jeff Green joined the Brooklyn Nets, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Jae Crowder signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard Avery Bradley agreed to a two-year, $11.6 million deal with the Miami Heat, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard Pat Connaughton will return to the Bucks on a three-year, $16 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Gary Clark agreed to a two-year, $8.3 million deal with the Bucks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Former Celtics star Gordon Hayward shocked the basketball world when he signed a four-year, $120 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Raptors star Fred VanVleet got paid in a big way, as the undrafted guard re-signed with Toronto on a four-year, $85 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard DJ Augustin agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Bucks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Former Knicks big man Bobby Portis joined the Bucks on a two-year deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Former Bulls guard Kris Dunn will head to the Hawks on a two-year, $10 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard De’Anthony Melton will re-signed with the Grizzlies on a four-year, $35 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Michael Carter-Williams will return to the Orlando Magic, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Moe Harkless agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Denzel Valentine signed a one-year, $4.7 million deal with the Bulls, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward JaMychal Green will head to the Nuggets on a two-year, $15 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Friday, November 20

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl re-signed with the team on a three-year, $27 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Guard Justin Holiday agreed to a three-year, $18.1 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Los Angeles Clippers big man Marcus Morris re-signed with the team on a four-year, $64 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Derrick Jones Jr. will join the Blazers on a two-year, $19 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Christian Wood agreed to a three-year, $41 million deal with the Rockets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Former Nets veteran Garrett Temple signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Bulls, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Joe Harris will return to the Nets on a four-year, $75 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Alec Burks will spend the 2020 regular season with the Knicks on a one-year, $6 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Wizards forward Davis Bertans agreed to a five-year, $80 million deal to stick around in Washington, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Former Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell will stay in Los Angeles to play at the Staples Center, but will instead suit up for the Lakers on a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Center Jahlil Okafor agreed to a two-year deal with the Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Mavericks guard Trey Burke re-signed with the team on a three-year deal, according to ESPN’s Tim McMahon.
Timberwolves forward Malik Beasley will stick around in Minnesota on a four-year, $60 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Rodney Hood will re-sign with the Trail Blazers on a two-year, $21 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Former Lakers center Dwight Howard will join the 76ers on a one-year deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Wes Matthews signed with the Lakers on a one-year, $3.6 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Forward Danilo Gallinari will join the Hawks on a three-year, $61.5 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Josh Jackson will leave Memphis to join the Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Derrick Favors agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal with the Jazz, according to The Athletic’s Tony Jones.
Guard Jordan Clarkson agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with the Jazz, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Forward Patrick Patterson is heading back to the Clippers on a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Former Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee will be spending the next three years in Detroit on a three-year, $25 million deal with the Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Drew Eubanks will stay with the Spurs on a three-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Heat big man Meyers Leonard will stick around in Miami on a two-year deal worth nearly $20 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Heat guard Goran Dragic announced he’s staying in Miami, on a deal that The Athletic’s Shams Charania says is worth $37.4 million over two years.